www.visitBergen.com
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SNAPSHOT
The best way to view Bergen is from the water. Tourist boats depart daily, you can find them by the pier at the famous fish market.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
The bus to Bergen leaves every 20 minutes, journey time is 30 minutes and costs €10. A taxi into town costs €35 and takes 20 minutes.
FOOD
Bryggeloftet & Stuene
Bryggen 11, + 47 5530 2070, www.bryggeloftet.no Thursday afternoon means Saltkjøtt & Raspeballer (salt meat and potato dumplings) is the dish of the day, a long-standing favourite with locals.
Holbergstuen
Torgallmenning 6, +47 5555 2055, www.holbergstuen.no Traditionalists head to this early 1920s eaterie that specialises in classic Norwegian cuisine.
FRIENDS
Skipperstuen
Torggaten 9, +47 5590 2805, www.skipperstuenpub.no One of Bergen’s oldest pubs and still as popular as ever. There’s live music from Wednesday through to Sunday and a heated beer garden for anyone looking to enjoy an al fresco drink.
Bergen Kunsthall’s
Rasmus Meyers alle 5, +47 5555 9310, www.kunsthall.no If you fancy some culture alongside an evening drink or two then be sure to head over to the Landmark bar in this ultra modern art complex.
INSIDER TIP
In Bergen in early June? The Bjorgvin Marknad, 1-3 June, celebrates Viking culture. Take the Floybanen cable car from near the fish market up to Mount Floyen. Best of all, it’s free!
Words Steve O’Rourke |
